Wirral Way Coastal Path – Burton Marsh Boardwalk loop from Hawarden Bridge

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Wirral Way Coastal Path – Burton Marsh Boardwalk loop from Hawarden Bridge

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Wirral Way Coastal Path – Burton Marsh Boardwalk loop from Hawarden Bridge

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74.9km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.36 km

Poweylane Plantations

Forest

17.7 km

Hadlow Road Station Café

Highlight • Cafe

lovely cafe and great to see an old station in use - the whole line is amazing to ride along

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22.9 km

"Thornton Hough can comfortably be described as the quintessential British village, featuring charming cottages, a country pub and even the village green on which sports teams and families play throughout the year."

visitwirral.com/explore/towns-and-villages/thornton-hough

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27.3 km

Landican Lane Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A little hidden gem of shared use track on NCRoute 56, it climbs gently from Woodchurch up to Storeton and is your first quiet open green space as you head out of Birkenhead.

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42.4 km

Wirral Way Coastal Path

Highlight • Trail

This coastal path is a pleasure to ride. Expect an invigorating sea breeze and breathtaking coastal views.

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44.2 km

Leasowe Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1763 and fully functioning until 1908, Leasowe Lighthouse is the oldest brick built lighthouse in the UK and second oldest in Europe. It is one of the Leading Lights that guided shipping safely into Liverpool.

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48.4 km

Victorian Drinking Fountain, Wallasey Beach

Highlight • Structure

North Wirral Coast
The North Wirral section of the Circular Trail takes
you from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to West Kirby, via
the rejuvenated New Brighton Resort with its Floral
Pavilion, …

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54.0 km

Wirral Way

Highlight • Cycleway

The Wirral Way is a 12-mile (19km) traffic-free multi-user trail running between West Kirby and Hooton. Taking in part of NCN route 56, it runs right through Wirral, taking in …

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69.2 km

Burton Marsh Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic 7.5km return bike ride along the Cheshire side of the Dee Estuary. It follows the National Cycle Network route number 568, running from Hawarden Bridge near …

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74.9 km

End point

Train Station

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